UNSPSC 31161802: Bevel washers

UNSPSC 31161802 Bevel washers, a Commodity code, covers fastener components that state and local governments purchase for infrastructure maintenance, equipment repair, and construction assembly. Recent solicitation activity shows that transit authorities, water utilities, and municipal infrastructure departments are buying standard industrial fasteners — bolts, washers, and related hardware — as consumable parts for vehicle fleets, treatment plant equipment, and facility systems. The code captures routine procurement of mass-produced metal fasteners used across public facilities rather than specialized or engineered fastening systems.

Transit authorities dominate recent activity under this code. Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) posted an IFB on September 3, 2026, for 1/2"-13 X 2-3/4" bolts (solicitation 2100828, due September 11, 2026), specifying FOB Destination with freight included, Net 30 payment terms, and delivery performance as a contract-critical term. The City of Lavonia, Georgia, posted a sealed competitive bid on April 24, 2026, for Water Treatment Plant 2026 Improvements (solicitation PE66940NONST2026000000005, due May 26, 2026), a comprehensive facility upgrade including modifications to pump stations, settling basins, filtration units, and chemical feed systems — work that would generate demand for fastener components as subordinate materials within the larger construction scope. Geographic concentration appears limited; the recent opportunities span Texas and Georgia, with insufficient posting volume to characterize a broader regional pattern. Bidders should expect standard commercial terms, FOB Destination requirements, and strict delivery scheduling on transit authority purchases, alongside integration into larger municipal infrastructure projects where fastener procurement appears as a subordinate line item rather than a standalone contract driver.